Semi-Private Louvre Tour with Mona Lisa

Skip the line to see the World's greatest art with a max group size of 6 and a friendly expert guide

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· 2.50h · Paris, France

A tour group inside the Louvre Museum with their guide from The Tour Guy.

A tour guide in front of the Louis the 14th statue outside the Louvre Museum.

A woman next to the Winged Victory in the Louvre Museum with a guide from The Tour Guy.

Tourists inside the Louvre Museum with their guide from The Tour Guy.

Tourists learning about the Venus de Milo inside the Louvre Museum with their guide from The Tour Guy.

Tourists in front of the Mona Lisa having their picture taken.

Tourists next to the Coronation of Napoleon listening to their guide from The Tour Guy.

A tour guide next to the Raft of Medusa in the Louvre Museum.

Tourists next to Liberty Leading the People while listening to their guide from The Tour Guy.

Tourists looking at the French Crown Jewels on display in the Louvre Museum.

This semi-private Louvre tour, capped at just 6 people, creates a really personal experience with you and your tour guide. Skip the line and dive deep into the museum’s treasures with a friendly guide sharing captivating stories. Connect personally with each masterpiece and feel art history come to life around you. This is the ultimate way to experience the Louvre up close and personal, without the hassle.

What You Get With This Tour

Friendly, English-speaking guide
Entry to the Louvre Museum
Guided tour of Louvre highlights
Viewing of Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and more
Guide tips

Tour Itinerary

1

Meet your guide at the Louis the XIV statue
Your Louvre adventure begins under the watchful eyes of the Sun King, Louis XIV, immortalized in bronze by sculptor François Girardon. Here, you'll meet your friendly guide and small group of no more than six fellow travelers.
2

Skip the line and enter the Louvre Museum
With your pre-booked tickets, you’ll swiftly move past the main crowds and step inside the world’s largest museum. Your guide will lead you into the ancient foundations of the Louvre Palace, setting the stage for the masterpieces ahead.
3

Admire the Greek and Roman sculptures
Next, you'll journey through a hall filled with stunning sculptures from the Greek and Roman eras. Stand in awe before two of the museum's most admired pieces: the magnificent Winged Victory of Samothrace, portraying a goddess descending from the skies, and the timeless, graceful Venus de Milo.
4

View Renaissance masterpieces
After exploring antiquity, you'll step into the light of the Renaissance. You’ll stop to appreciate famous works by masters like Raphael and Botticelli. Then, you'll analyze Veronese's massive, colorful The Wedding at Cana, displayed strategically on the wall opposite the museum's most famous painting.
5

See Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa
The moment has come to stand before the legendary Mona Lisa! Tune in as your guide shares the captivating story behind Leonardo da Vinci's iconic portrait—from its infamous theft to the secrets of that elusive smile.
6

Discover iconic French history paintings
Then, you’ll focus on celebrated French Masterpieces that capture dramatic moments in the nation's history. Your guide will reveal the secrets and inaccuracies of Jacques-Louis David's grand-scale Coronation of Napoleon. You'll also encounter Théodore Géricault's powerful The Raft of the Medusa, depicting the aftermath of a tragic shipwreck.
7

Stand before Liberty Leading the People
Conclude your guided art tour with Eugène Delacroix's awe-inspiring Liberty Leading the People. This fascinating painting brilliantly captures the fervor and spirit of the 1830 French Revolution. Listen as your guide brings the revolutionary energy and symbolism of this beloved piece to life.
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Your tour finishes inside the Louvre
Your guided, semi-private experience concludes inside the Louvre Museum. You’ll have a well-rounded understanding of the museum's key artworks and exhibits. From here, you are free to stay inside to explore other wings and collections at your leisure, or head back out into the heart of Paris for the rest of your day.

Additional Information

Good to know:

ID requirement: Please bring a government-issued ID in the case of a potential security check.
Accessibility: Unfortunately, this tour is not wheelchair accessible as guests will need to navigate some stairs. If you have any doubts about your mobility, we suggest taking a Private Louvre Tour in Paris with Expert Guide.
Bag Policy: Large bags, backpacks or suitcases over 55 x 35 x 20 cm are not permitted inside the museum.
Check-in: Arrive 15 minutes early for check-in at the meeting point so the group can enter sites on time.

Your 2.5-hour tour includes:

Expert English-speaking guide
Skip-the-line entry to the Louvre Museum
Guided tour of the Louvre’s famous artworks and exhibits
Viewings of the Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Liberty Leading the People
Insight into masterpieces like the Coronation of Napoleon and the Winged Victory of Samothrace
Maximum group size of 6

What to bring:

Government-issued ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Camera
Water bottle

Customer Reviews

4.98 (369)

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Very Good!

John Loewer, 16 November 2025

Great guide; very informative 2.5 hour tour. Not too little, just a great overview of the vast collection in the Louve. Very smooth operation.

Wonderful tour guide. Great info

Sidney L, 15 November 2025

The tour guide was well worth having. Going through the Louvre he gave us insight of styles of different artists. He gave personal opinions on why and how paintings were made. Much more detail and information we would miss from an audio guide. We enjoyed having a small group to be able to ask questions about different works of arts. Of course this experience depends on the guide you get.

Fabulous guide at the Louvre

Denise Jobson, 15 November 2025

We had a wonderful tour of the Louvre even though this was our second tour to see the highlights. Maryam did a great job showing us the masterpieces while explaining important details about them. There were 6 of us on the tour which made it very efficient to see everything, including the Napoleon apartments and the medieval fortress.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What to bring?

Comfortable shoes are encouraged since the tour involves 3 hours of walking. A small water bottle is also recommended.

Can we stay longer in the museum after the tour ends?

You are allowed to stay inside the museum until closing time, even after your guided tour is done. Please note that once you exit the area where the artwork is, you will not be allowed to re-enter.